Overview
ITT Rayonier Research Center is an operational pulp and paper facility in Shelton, Washington, United States. It operates under US EPA multi-media regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
ITT Rayonier Research Center is a pulp and paper facility located at 409 E Harvard Ave, Shelton, Washington, United States. The plant is operational and situated in Mason County, with coordinates 47.206310, -123.099280. As a pulp and paper facility, it falls under the industrial utilities sector, specifically focusing on pulp and paper production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Pulp and paper plants in the US are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, and typically employ technologies such as kraft pulping or mechanical pulping, with chemical recovery cycles. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its role within the regional industrial landscape. Pulp and paper production is water-intensive and generates significant wastewater, requiring robust treatment systems. The plant's proximity to the community of Shelton and the surrounding natural environment necessitates compliance with stringent discharge permits and emission controls to minimize ecological impact.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Shelton, Washington, within the Pacific Northwest region known for its abundant forests and water resources. The pulp and paper industry in this area relies on timber from surrounding forests, and the production process involves significant water usage and potential releases of pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and chlorinated organics. The plant's operations are subject to local air and water quality regulations, and its proximity to residential areas and aquatic ecosystems requires careful management of emissions and effluents.
Frequently asked questions
ITT Rayonier Research Center is located at 409 E Harvard Ave, Shelton, Washington 98584, United States.
ITT Rayonier Research Center is a pulp and paper facility, which is part of the industrial utilities sector involved in the production of pulp and paper products.
Pulp and paper facilities in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and must report releases under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313.
Primary environmental concerns include water consumption, wastewater discharge containing organic pollutants and chlorinated compounds, air emissions of particulate matter and sulfur compounds, and solid waste from sludge and chemical recovery.
As a pulp and paper facility, it provides employment and supports the regional timber industry, contributing to the economic base of Shelton and Mason County.
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